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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 6 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A900 matches up against the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 A900 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2010More recent by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon A900

 SP-800 UZ A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 A900 SP-800 UZ 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A900 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and SP-800 UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
40
good MP (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
74
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
supports bluetooth
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
24
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 12 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $270